Jay Kline

9.2

Let’s face it, “Irouléguy” might fun to say…but it’s likely to be a hard sale at most tables. However, when the former, longtime winemaker at Pétrus is behind it, wine folks will perk up and listen. And that’s the situation we have here with Herri Mina. The story goes, Jean-Claude Berrouet after spending over 30 years as the winemaker at Chateau Pétrus, returned to his Basque homeland to create Herri Mina. He made two wines: a Blanc and a Rouge. This is the former and it’s fabulous.

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of dinner. The 2022 Blanc is a blend of Gros Manseng, Petit Corbu, Petit Manseng. It pours a bright straw color with medium viscosity. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe tropical and orchard fruit: pineapple, green apple, some stone fruits, yellow flowers, nuts, and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long, slightly saline and there’s a rich, creamy texture. Classy. Drink now through 2032. — 12 days ago

Harvey Stacey

9.3

Easy to drink, beautiful with steak, fruity — 2 months ago

Daniel veit

8.9

Solid drinking village wine. — 5 months ago

Ted

9.4

I did not buy enough of this yesterday. Crushed smooth red fruit that ends with bubble gum. Have always loved the wines that Thibault makes so I am probably biased. — 14 days ago

with Jeni

Ron R

9.4

Superb with Foie gras. No rush to consume this at all. — 2 months ago

with Anne-marie

Eric Tabas

9.4

Great acidity with plenty of red fruits, cherry, cranberry and plums. Its expressive and refreshing finish reminds me of those outstanding nouveau beaujolis that keeps me reaching for another bottle with friends. — 4 months ago

Lawrence Asrikin

9.4

Fresh strawberries! — 16 days ago

Thien Bui

9.1

Very well made, better even the second day — a month ago

with Mk

Eric Kememes

8.9

Budget sauv that rules high toned crowded pleaser — 5 months ago

Stefan Dolhain

8.9

2014 vintage. — 5 months ago